367: Michael Easter—Scarcity Brain

Michael Easter, journalist and NYT bestselling author, discusses why our brains are hardwired for overconsumption and how this scarcity mindset leads to unnecessary risks. He shares insights from his book 'Scarcity Brain', including the impact of excess in modern society and the psychology of addictive behaviors. The chapter on waiting in line for a picture explores motivations behind this behavior, and the power of leverage is discussed in breaking destructive habits.